The Trump administration's proposed freeze on federal funding could devastate 30 colleges, including Gallaudet and Howard University, by cutting up to 85% of their revenue. These institutions, which serve historically Black, Native, and Hispanic students, rely heavily on federal funds to support academic programs and student services. If enacted, the freeze could lead to massive cuts and significantly impact the education of underserved communities across the US, with long-term consequences for higher education.
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CTET 2024 answer key: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the answer key and response sheets for the CTET December 2024 session. Candidates can raise objections until January 5, 2025, for a fee of ₹1,000 per question. To pass the CTET, candidates need to score at least 60%.
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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) has announced the tentative dates for the Computer Based Test (CBT) 2, set for March 19-20, 2025. The exam will fill vacancies for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Junior Engineer (JE) positions. CBT 1 results are being finalized, with shortlisted candidates to be published soon. Admit cards will be available 4 days before the exam.
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